Details on flight restrictions and danger zones
The flight restrictions apply to both lower and upper airspace and take effect in certain geographical regions and altitude ranges.
- Flight restrictions in the affected areas (ED-R):
In the areas listed under points 3.2 to 3.4, the airspace is closed to all civil aircraft. Exceptions apply only to state aircraft, police flights, rescue and disaster control missions and ambulance flights. Flights under instrument flight rules (IFR) are also possible with prior authorisation from the responsible air traffic control centre. These authorisations can be requested by radiotelephone. - Hazardous areas (ED-D):
In addition, a special danger zone will be set up due to the military activities. Aircraft pilots not involved in the exercise are urgently requested to avoid the area. Military flight operations in these regions pose an increased risk to civilian aircraft movements, which is why strict avoidance is recommended.
Geographical boundaries and capitalisation periods
The restricted and danger areas will apply at specific times on 12 and 14 November 2024, from 17:00 UTC to 21:00 UTC. The affected airspaces include various altitude ranges between 1,000 feet AGL and FL660 (approx. 66,000 feet). In detail, these are the following areas:
- ED-R MAGDAY Fight 1: From 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) to FL660, with a defined geographic boundary extending along coordinates such as 543127N0121744E and 525324N0132140E.
- ED-R MAGDAY Fight 2: Here the flight restrictions range from 1,000 feet AGL to FL190 and FL290 to FL660.
- ED-R MAGDAY AAR: This area ranges from FL100 to FL240.
- ED-D MAGDAY Fight 1: The hazard area extends from 1,000 feet AGL to FL660 and also includes defined geographical boundaries.
Effects on civil air traffic
These measures could result in temporary diversions and changes to flight plans for non-military aircraft. For private pilots and commercial flights in the affected airspace in particular, this means that alternative routes will have to be selected or there may be delays. DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH) is responsible for monitoring the use of airspace and is available to deal with enquiries about transit authorisations.
Consequences of violations
Violations of these flight restrictions are prosecuted under Section 62 of the Air Traffic Act. This means that pilots who fly into the prohibited airspace without authorisation must expect legal consequences.
Information on legal remedies
An action against this notice may be brought before the Berlin Administrative Court within one month of its publication. The general legal formalities must be observed, such as the designation of the plaintiff, the defendant and the statement of claim. It is also recommended that the relevant evidence and facts be set out in the statement of claim.
Source references:
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